“You dropped this,” a guy said to Justin as he handed him a book. “Oh,” Justin said as he grabbed the book. He frowned not sure how he had let go of the book. “Thanks.” “No problem,” the guy said. “I’m Robert.” “I’m Justin,” the blond said. “It’s nice to finally meet you,” Robert said. “Did you get out already?” “Uh yeah,” Justin told him. “Um, so you’re in the art department.” “Music department,” Robert informed him. “You’re an artist, aren’t you?” Justin nodded with a big smile. “I’ve seen you walking around campus. It must be great studying art, using creativity as an outlet of your expression. I would really like a chance to talk to you about your work,” Robert said. “Do you have some time before your next class? We could go to the cafeteria, grab something to eat. My treat.” “Okay,” Justin answered. He could never say no to food. Gio who had been by the car waiting for Justin went and followed them. Also, He did what any other person in his position would have done; he called Brian. “What do you want?” Robert asked. “Oh the rye sandwiches are good,” Justin said. “Okay, I’ll have one too,” Robert said as he picked up one for himself and one for Justin. He grabbed a couple of sodas and some puddings to go with their meal. “You like chocolate.” “Yeah,” Justin told him. “I’m going to put my things on the table.” “No problem,” Robert said. He watched the blond and smiled. He really liked Justin a lot. He went to pay for the food and when he turned around Justin was arguing with someone that was sitting at the table. “Weren’t you leaving?” Justin asked. “No,” Gio answered. Justin sighed. “You work for me.” “Not really,” Gio said. “I’m here because it’s my job.” Justin narrowed his eyes. “I’m going to call my father.” “I don’t work for him either,” Gio said getting up. “Want to call Brian?” Justin bit his lower lip. He didn’t think that calling Brian and telling him that Gio didn’t want to leave him alone with his friend was an option. “You’re so annoying.” “You know you have a special place for me,” Gio said smirking. Justin wanted to kill Giovanni. He wanted to have his old life back along with his privacy. He was so sick of his personal shadow. He couldn’t even go to the bathroom alone. Justin didn’t know how much more he could take. Robert put the tray on the table. “Justin is this guy bothering you?” Gio got up. “I’m going to be in the car.” Justin was glad that the man left. “It’s nothing,” he said to Robert.” “Was he your ex or something?” Robert asked. “No,” Justin told him. “Nothing like that.” Robert was happy to hear it. He sat down and the two of them started talking with each other. After a while Justin looked at his watch and saw they had been there for almost an hour. “I should go,” Justin said. “Hold on a minute,” Robert said making up his mind to ask the blond out. “Justin,” Brian said as he stood in front of them. Justin turned his head up to look at the brunet. “What are you doing here?” “I came to see you,” Brian told him. Justin narrowed his eyes and looked from Gio to Alvin. “Right, like I believe that.” Brian looked at Robert and arched a brow. “Who’s this?” “He’s my friend, Robert,” Justin answered as he got up. He grabbed his book and glared at Gio. “Robert this is Brian.” Robert nodded not sure what was going on. “Are you hungry, boss?” Alvin asked as he looked towards the food. Gio rolled his eyes. “All you do is eat, man.” Brian was getting to know Alvin well enough to realize that Gio wasn’t exaggerating. “You ate just two hours ago. Jesus, I think you eat more than Justin.” “Brian,” Justin protested embarrassed by the whole scene. “God, let’s just go.” Brian grabbed Justin by the waist and kissed him hard. “I missed you. That’s the real reason I came down here.” Justin smiled; he always melted in Brian’s arm. “I did too.” “I have something planned,” Brian whispered totally ignoring Robert. “Bye,” Justin said to Robert. Brian grabbed Justin things and pushed them towards Alvin. The two of them walked out of there with Alvin close behind. Gio on the other hand stayed back with Robert. “What?” Robert asked wanting to know what Gio wanted. “Was that Justin’s boyfriend?” Gio leaned forward and gave Robert a deadly look. “You stay away from Justin,” he said. He was relaying a direct order from his boss and Gio was prepared to enforce the order. Gio left quickly, leaving a very confused and scared Robert behind. *** Brian was in his office signing some papers when there was a knock on the door. Cynthia came inside with a big smile and behind her was Craig with his son. Brian didn’t even know that Gus was with Craig. “Dad,” Gus yelled happy to see his father. “We came to get you and go out to have lunch!” Brian smiled as Gus jumped in his arms. He kissed the boy in the temple and then looked at Craig. “He wanted you to come with us,” Craig said. Cynthia smiled at the happy family and left them alone. She was happy that Brian’s life had change for the better. “Okay,” Brian said getting up. “Where are we going?” “We’re going to Chuck E. Cheese,” Gus announced. Brian looked at Craig and grinned. “Have you ever been there?” Craig shook his head and shrugged. “It’s what he wants and he’ll get it.” Brian shook his head. “It’s like being stuck in hell.” “I’ve been to worse places,” Craig assured him. They left Kinnetic and got into the limo that was waiting for them. Gus was happy to be with the two of them. He had asked for Justin but they told him that the blond was in school and couldn’t get away until later. “We’re here,” Brian said. Craig frowned as he saw the madness. “Jesus.” “Told you,” Brian pointed out. “Let’s go sit over there and after you eat you can go play.” “Okay,” Gus said happily. They went and sat down. They ordered what they wanted and waited. “So,” Craig said. “I hear from the boys that you are putting them to good use.” Brian frowned as he looked at Craig. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Craig smirked. “Sure you don’t.” Brian sighed. He knew that he should have controlled his emotions a bit better. He just wanted to scare Robert off. He didn’t want anyone taking his blond away. “There nothing wrong with what you did,” Craig told him. “What do you want from me?” Brian asked suddenly. “What do you mean?” Craig asked. Gus was watching them, wondering what they were talking about. “Gus,” Brian said. “Why don’t you go play while the food gets here?” “Okay,” Gus answered and didn’t waste anytime in leaving the adults alone. “So,” Craig said. “You think I want something from you.” “You won’t stay out of my life,” Brian pointed out. “I’m tired of living my life doing whatever you want.” “That’s not true Brian,” Craig told him. Brian was so angry. He hated how Craig kept his composure and he couldn’t. The brunet had reached his limit. “I’m warning you.” “You’re warning me?” Craig asked. “This is new.” Brian frowned. “Why do you think you have the authority to do whatever the fuck you want? You can not come into our lives and start demanding things. We can’t live like this. Neither I nor Justin has a private life anymore thanks to you. And every time we turn around you are there or one of your goons are. You even bother me more that you do Justin. You are always asking me to come to your meetings, meet your clients, go out of town. Well I’m tired of all this shit.” “Brian,” Craig said trying to interrupt his tirade. “I think of you like a son.” Brian frowned. “Like a son? You’re kidding right.” Craig shook his head. “Justin doesn’t have certain skills that you posses. You’re rough around the edges. I like that.” Brian frowned. He didn’t like where this conversation was going. “I’m old and pretty soon someone will need to take my place,” Craig told him. “No,” Brian said. “Have you lost your mind?” “Why not?” Craig asked. “Why not, because I’m not a ruthless criminal. I’m a business man. I run an advertising agency,” Brian gritted. “I persuade people to buy a product because I am good. I don’t need to use force. Kinnetic has integrity and a reputation to uphold. It is the kind of honest business that sells campaigns and makes money. I don’t need you or your money destroying my success.” Craig was amused. “It is business nonetheless and you know how to take care of one. Something that Justin doesn’t; he loves art that is his passion. But you have a natural gift and you have a drive to succeed. You love winning and that is why I like you as if you were my own son. I can help you attain things you thought were impossible. Besides you can’t tell me it feels so horrible to have Alvin and Gio at your beck and call.” Brian started cracking his fingers. “I can’t believe we are having this conversation and in this place on top of it all.” “I know,” Craig said smirking aware of their surroundings. “I love this place,” Gus said running back. “I’m hungry.” “Sit down,” Brian said to Gus. Gus pouted and sat down. “Here we go,” the girl that had taken their order said after a few minutes. She put the pizza on their table. She went back to get their drinks. “Dig in, champ,” Craig said to Gus and the boy didn’t waste any time. “Aren’t you hungry, Brian?” “I lost my appetite,” Brian informed him. He was fuming. “Are you okay, Daddy?” Gus asked. Brian nodded and grabbed a piece of the pizza. He smiled at his son and pretended that everything was fine. “Here we go,” Susan, their waitress said. “You’re such a cutie.” “No,” Gus yelled when she pinched his cheek. Craig smiled. “I like him. His strong willed.” “Gus,” Brian said sternly. “We don’t scream at other people.” Gus pouted. “Sorry,” he said. Susan smiled at the boy. “It’s okay. Enjoy.” Gus looked at her go and then ate his pizza. Craig and Brian looked at each other. Craig smiled at the man and Brian narrowed his eyes. The brunet didn’t think his life could get any worse, but there still was a lot more to come his way. *** Gio sat down on the hood of the car as he talked on the phone. “No,” he answered. “Are you sure?” Alvin asked. “I’m sure,” Gio said and hung up. “What’s up?” Brian asked as he looked at Alvin. “He says that the guy is still talking with Justin,” Alvin told his boss. Brian frowned; he didn’t like the sound of that one bit. “Drive,” Brian ordered. “Yes boss,” Alvin answered. “I’ve told you not to call me that,” Brian said as he pinched the bridge of his nose. He dropped his head back and sighed. He wondered when his life had gotten so complicated. If he’d never met Craig Taylor half of his problems would never have happened. For one, Gio would have never told him that Justin was talking to some guy. He could have trusted Justin blindly but not with what Gio was telling him. Gio was certain that Robert was after Justin and Brian didn’t like it one bit. “We’re here boss,” Alvin said and stopped the car a few feet away from where Gio was parked. Brian got out of the car and closed the door. He bent down and looked at Alvin. “I don’t care if you two have to follow us to hell and back but you are leaving with Gio in his car. Give me the keys.” Alvin sighed and grabbed the keys from the ignition before he passed them to Brian. “It is not safe...” “Whatever,” Brian said as he walked away trying to find his blond. He didn’t have to search for very long. Justin was sitting outside on some bench and next to him was Robert. “What a surprise,” Robert said as Brian stood in front of them. Brian raised a brow but didn’t say anything. Justin got up and kissed Brian. “Gio said that you were coming for me, what’s up?” Brian smiled not sure what to say next. He was happy that Gio had lied for him but now he didn’t know what to make up. “I have a surprise for you.” “Oh,” Justin said happily. “I can’t wait.” Brian put his arm around Justin’s shoulder and pulled him towards the car. “So, you two spend a lot of time together?” Justin frowned and shook his head. “He waits with me outside until Gio shows up. Why?” Brian shrugged. “Just wondering.” “Brian,” Justin said. Brian stopped walking and arched a brow. “What?” “Are you jealous?” Justin asked with an amused smile. “No,” Brian answered too quickly. Justin chuckled. “I think you are and that only makes me love you more.” Brian liked the sound of that. His eyes glanced back to where Robert was still sitting, Brian didn’t trust Robert. Meanwhile Robert had been staring at them the whole time, not intimidated or frightened off. “I don’t like him,” Brian spoke as he glared at the man. Justin frowned as he looked at his friend and then back at Brian. “Why not?” “He’s after you,” Brian said. “Of course not,” Justin told him, “he’s a friend.” Brian nodded and stared at Robert who was now packing up his stuff. He didn’t think Robert wanted to remain “just friends” with Justin but he kept that to himself. He would have to keep a closer watch on his blond for reasons other than the dangers of the mafia world. *** Alvin arched a brow as he stared at Brian. Brian sighed and he ran his fingers through his hair. The man at the other side of the counter waited. “What do you think?” Brian asked. “Me? I know nothing about these things,” Alvin said as he looked at the rings. “So, you really are doing this.” Brian nodded slowly. “Is it because Craig suggested it?” Alvin asked. “In a way,” Brian muttered. Alvin didn’t know what Brian meant. “Well, I never thought it would matter,” Brian started. “But I think Justin would like it and Craig obviously wants it.” “And you?” Alvin asked. “I want to be with Justin married or unmarried,” Brian told him. “I want him next to me always.” Alvin nodded slightly. “I want him to be happy and have everything he could ever dream of,” Brian explained. “I want to do this for him because I know it would put a big smile on his face. Craig only made me see that Justin wanted it so much. I mean I didn’t he had told anyone.” Alvin grinned and knew that Brian was nothing but a romantic. “Do you have more rings?” Brian asked as he looked at the man. “I have something else,” the salesman told him. “You might like this,” he said before he left. “Boss, do you want to eat later?” Alvin asked. Brian looked at him. “If you are hungry you can go eat. You don’t need me for that and stop calling me boss.” “You are my boss,” Alvin pointed out. Brian arched a brow. “I don’t pay you.” “Yes you do,” Alvin told him. “I’m on the payroll at Kinnetic.” “You’re shitting me, right?” Brian asked shocked. Alvin shook his head. “Who else do I pay?” Brian asked. “Gio,” Alvin told him. “You didn’t know?” Brian sighed. “What else don’t I know?” Alvin shrugged. “How should I know?” “Here we go,” The guy said when he came back. He pulled out two rings in front of Brian. “They’re one of a kind.” Brian picked them up and smiled. “Perfect.” “So, we’ll take them?” Alvin asked. “Yes,” Brian answered. He looked at the two rings and smiled. He knew Justin would love the design. The metal was a design of a braid; it went on forever. Brian hoped that their love would be eternal. He chuckled as he though about it. Who would have thought that him of all people would be thinking about getting married and be happy about it? “Boss, are you okay?” Alvin asked frowning. “Yeah,” Brian answered as he reached for his checkbook. He couldn’t wait to ask Justin to marry him. He was going to leave the blond speechless. *** “Brian,” Justin yelled. “Come to bed already,” he said raising his voice a bit once again. He was naked and waiting for his man in the bed. Brian was in the kitchen taking deep breaths. He reached inside his pocket in his pajamas. He took out the box with Justin’s ring and opened it. He closed it and put it away once again. He grabbed the glass of water in front of him and drank from it quickly. “Bri?” Justin called. “I’ll be there in a minute,” Brian shouted. Justin stretched and rolled in the bed. He took a deep breath, inhaling Brian’s scent from the brunet’s pillow. He smiled when he heard Brian clearing his throat. “I’ve been waiting for you.” “Come here,” Brian said as he stood at the edge of the bed. Justin smiled and crawled up to Brian. He wondered what Brian was hiding behind him but he knew he would find out soon enough. He licked his lips when he reached the brunet and kneeled in front of him. “Here I am.” Brian used his free arm to pull Justin close. He kissed his young blond for a few minutes and then stopped. “What are we playing at?” Justin asked. “Turn around a moment,” Brian said to the blond. Justin didn’t know what to think of Brian’s strange behavior. He turned around and trembled when Brian pulled him back into his hard, clothed cock. He wanted Brian to get naked and fuck him senseless. “Close your eyes,” Brian muttered. Justin smiled and did. Suddenly his upper body was pushed forward until he hit the bed. He was about to protest when he felt something hard parting his ass cheeks. “Brian,” he gasped when the brunet pushed the blunt object through his hole. “You want it,” Brian told him. “Take it.” Justin groaned as Brian pushed it inside of him. He gasped for air and pushed back against it. “Fuck yourself on it,” Brian told him. Justin purred and started to do as Brian told him. His hands gripped the covers as the hot sensation started to consume his body. It felt so good to have Brian fuck him with the dildo. Brian watched as his boy moaned with pleasure. He was so hard wanting nothing else but to fuck Justin so hard. He reached for Justin’s cock and jerked him for a couple of minutes before he pulled his hand away. He licked his lips and then made Justin do the same. “Brian,” Justin grunted when he felt himself reaching his limit. “I want more.” Brian took hold of Justin’s hips and fucked him harder with the blue dildo. He licked his lips and turned on the button. Justin screamed when the object started vibrating inside of him. Brian pushed it all the way inside of Justin and only rotated it. Justin grabbed his cock and started to masturbate. His prostate was receiving shockwave after shockwave and he was sure he was going to die a happy man. Brian ran a hand up Justin’s sweaty back. He leaned forward and kissed Justin’s neck. “You look so hot fucking yourself on it.” Justin groaned as his brain processed the words. He liked pleasing Brian. He could hear it in the man’s voice that the brunet was enjoying it. “I want you,” he gasped knowing he wasn’t going to last any longer. Brian pushed his pajamas down with one hand and then took the dildo away from Justin. Justin got on his hands and knees and waited for what he yearned. “So good,” Brian growled as he entered his blond. He put his hands on the bed and started licking Justin’s neck. None of them were moving. “Fuck yourself on my cock,” Brian said in a husky voice. Justin gripped Brian’s member hard inside of him before he started moving. He groaned with pleasure as Brian’s length opened him up. Justin gripped the sheets under him and moaned as he moved back and forth on Brian’s hard cock. “Such a naughty boy,” Brian said as he closed his eyes and threw his head back. He let the blond set his own pace for a while. Then he took hold of Justin’s hips and started hammering inside of the blond. “Ahhh,” Justin yelled when he climaxed. His body dropped into complete oblivion on the bed. Brian pounded into the quivering hole. He bit Justin’s shoulder blade as he spilled his cum. He kept on fucking Justin until he had leaked the last drop. “Brian,” Justin said the name with glee. Brian pulled out of him and got rid of the condom. They lay on their sides, Brian behind Justin holding him tight. “Do you want to marry me?” Brian asked above a whisper. Justin turned his head to look at Brian. Then slowly he turned the rest of his body and stared at the man. “Say something,” Brian told him. “I’m trying to figure out if you really asked me what I think you asked me,” Justin replied. Brian decided it was a good time to show the blond the rings. He moved to grab his pajamas and took out the ring box. When he did show Justin the object the brunet thought Justin had turned into stone, the blond wasn’t moving and it was scaring the shit out of him. “Fuck, Justin! Say something.” “Holy shit!” Justin said and quickly got up on the bed. He started jumping up and down. “I’m getting married! I’m getting married!” Brian sighed with relief then frowned. “Get down here, you’re going to fall off and break your neck.” Justin laughed as he landed on his butt. “I love you, Brian. I love you so much!” he yelled and threw himself at Brian. Then he started kissing him everywhere. Brian stopped Justin for a few seconds. He put the ring on Justin’s finger and then resumed kissing the man of his dreams.